Although we’ve only met her once, we can’t help but utterly adore Hanna Marin’s sassy grandma, ReginaMarin. Hanna’s nanna is a total spitfire with whom we would never dare mess with. Not only does she speak her mind freely — especially when rushing to help her loved ones against wicked people (cough *Kate Randall* cough) — but she’s also Team Ashley Marin (sorry, Isabel), stylish, and downright hilarious. Moreover, the Tony Award winning actress/Broadway sensation who plays her, Betty Buckley, is a force to be reckoned as well.

Best of all? Betty, who just released a new CD called “Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway” and whose brother Norman has directed some of our favorite PLL episodes, is resuming her recurring role as the spiciest G-ma ever in the Pretty Little Liars Season 3 episode titled, “She’s Better Now.” Here’s the scoop straight from Betty:

I’m also in the first episode of the [mid-season premiere] of “Pretty Little Liars,” which starts airing in January. It’s my second appearance on the show…my character’s name is Regina, and I call her Grandma Reg. She’s an Oklahoma rancher who was a glamour girl in her day; she’s really outspoken and very hilarious. She’s kind of over the top and very protective of Hannah.